Material Handler (10:00am - 6:30pm) at Samson Rope Technologies in FERNDALE, Washington

Job Description:

Samson, the worldwide leader in high performance cordage, is seeking a Material Handler for a split shift who will support the Shipping Department with regards to coordination of shipping of products, receiving products, and keeping the flow of material in and out of the department/WIP areas. They will be responsible for practicing a high level of business ethics and professionalism while adhering to safety and quality guidelines in accordance with Samson strategy and core values.

Shift Schedule: 10:00am – 6:30pm

Training Schedule (approximately 2 – 4 weeks): 7:00am – 3:30pm

Who You Are:

• Safety conscious with the ability to continuously be aware of your surroundings given the nature of work driving forklifts.
• A team player who works well with a diverse group of individuals and can build relationships at all levels in the organization.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to analyze information to identify potential problems or discrepancies.
• Capable of gathering, recording, and reporting on operational and quality metrics, through manual or automated systems.
• Attentive to details.
• A proficient computer user with basic skills in Microsoft Office and able to learn new programs.
• A clear and concise communicator in both written and oral form.
• Able to deliver excellent customer service to both colleagues and customers.
• Knowledgeable of office procedures and general office equipment.
• Trustworthy and able to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Physically able to twist/turn, reach over shoulders, and stand/walk on a prolonged basis.
• Able to lift 10 – 25lbs frequently and 50 – 75lbs occasionally.

What You'll Do:

• Pick, package, ship, and receive orders with appropriate system transactions, labeling and paperwork in a safe, productive, and accurate manner.
• Prepare shipping documents and reports to include preparation of international documentation.
• Release order and finished goods for inventory or customer with the carrier specified on customer order.
• Perform basic warehouse and inventory transactions.
• Be responsible for monitoring quality control and notifying lead or supervisor of any quality concerns.
• Safely operate hoist, man lifts, loading docks & forklifts / fill out daily forklift safety check off sheets.
• Complete cycle counts/inventory in assigned warehouse.
• Collect finished goods from staging area, separate according to customer or Warehouse, and place in designated location.
• Comply with 5S programs and participate in process improvement programs (i.e. Lean).

What You Should Have:

Education

• Required: Basic reading comprehension, writing, and arithmetic skills. Candidates must demonstrate an ability to use the English language to engage in effective communication within our business operations.
• Desired: High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Experience

• Desired: 3+ months forklift driving experience; warehouse experience; forklift certification.

Our Team Enjoys Best-in-Class Benefits:

• We enjoy ample paid time away from the office with a starting PTO accrual of 15 days (120 hours) for vacation or sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a paid personal day, and paid volunteer time each year.
• We prioritize our employees' wellbeing and offer comprehensive and affordable Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and family. We also offer free Mental Health benefits and an optional free Wellness Plan.
• We celebrate our success as a team and offer annual profit sharing and bonus structures based on position.
• We invest in our employees' futures by offering a generous 401k match up to 6% of salary. We also offer tuition reimbursement for choosing to further your education.
• We ensure our employees are taken care of during unexpected events, offering paid bereavement leave, employer-paid life and disability insurance, and paid jury duty leave.
• We offer a paws-itive work environment and friendly well-behaved dogs are welcome to join their humans at work in the corporate office.
• All benefits are offered in accordance with our plan documents and policies.

Compensation:

Targeted hiring range: $18.75 – $24.45 per hour

Samson has established wage scales for all of our positions, which are based on a minimum and maximum. The targeted hiring rate above is set to allow for employee's growth within the role. The full range for this position is min: $17.50/hour – max: $25.00. Increases within range provided upon skill development and time in position.

About Us:

With over 140 years in the rope industry, we are focused on meeting the needs of demanding customer applications. At Samson, we're not just about developing innovative synthetic rope solutions. We also pride ourselves on providing the industry's best service. From pre-sale to installation to post-delivery follow-up, we want to ensure that we maximize customer experiences to the fullest potential through continually inventing, refining, and optimizing our products.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a team of pioneers keenly focused on making products that not only meet but exceed expectations. That ambition is reflected in our culture of ingenuity and attention to detail. But at the end of the day, it's our people, not just our products, that make Samson a dynamic company to work for.

Samson Rope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We are a drug free and Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran). Employment is contingent on a successful background and drug screen.

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